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Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Cessna Citation Sovereign vs Dassault Falcon 2000s vs Embraer Praetor 600 vs Gulfstream G280

All five are super‑midsize or large‑cabin business jets, with the Dassault Falcon 2000S generally considered the largest‑cabin offering in this group, while the Challenger 3500, Praetor 600, Citation Sovereign+ and Gulfstream G280 sit firmly in the super‑midsize category. On range, the Gulfstream G280 and Embraer Praetor 600 typically lead, both suited to longer nonstop missions around the 3,800–4,000+ nautical mile class, depending on payload and conditions. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 and Dassault Falcon 2000S cluster a step below, generally in the mid‑3,000 nm class. The Cessna Citation Sovereign+ is usually the shortest‑range of the set, commonly around the low‑3,000 nm class. For passenger capacity, typical executive layouts are broadly similar: Challenger 3500 and Praetor 600 often seat about 8–9; Sovereign+ commonly 8–9; G280 often 8–10. The Falcon 2000S frequently accommodates 8–10 in comfort and can be configured higher, reflecting its larger cabin.

SpecBombardier Challenger 3500Cessna Citation Sovereign+Dassault Falcon 2000SEmbraer Praetor 600Gulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 6.71$ 6.02$ 6.63$ 6.74$ 6.57
Min Crew22222
Total Seats1011121010
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationDassault FalconEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameChallenger 3500Sovereign +2000SPraetor 600G280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)34003138354040183600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.84$ 0.67$ 0.83$ 0.84$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats1012101210
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)15950127901825015550
Standard Cabin Seats891088
Direct Operating Cost$ 3,152$ 2,699$ 3,150$ 3,141$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EASy IIRockwell Collins Pro Line FusionGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)533458490542481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$26,950,000$19,730,000$ 26,000,000$20,995,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Min Crew22222
Crew RestNoNoNoNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNoNoNo
Total Seats1011121010
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats1012101210
Lavatory LocationAFTAFTAFTAFTAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.89.39.69.79.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats891088
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333825230253002714025000
ConnectivityGogo AVANCE L5
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)58005800
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelHTF73500PW306DPW308CHTF7500EHTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-Condition60007000On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 16ISA + 15ISA + 18ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)73235907700075287624
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)17001963
Dimensions
Length (ft)68.763.566.468.166.9
Wingspan (ft)6972.470.270.563
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7Flat FloorFlat Floor0.3
Cabin Width (ft)7.25.57.76.86.9
Cabin Height (ft)65.76.266.3
Cabin Length (ft)25.225.326.224.125.9
Overall Height (ft)2020.423.22121.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.13.96.34.75.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.617.417.121.317.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1063513445154
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)100110
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1024